Underage

/ˌʌn.dərˈeɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to a person who is below the legal age for a particular activity, such as drinking alcohol or voting.

The bar refused to serve her because she was underage.

Not yet reached the age of majority or the age at which one is legally considered an adult.

Underage individuals are prohibited from purchasing tobacco products.

Referring to young people for whom certain legal rights and responsibilities do not apply.

He was charged with providing alcohol to underage minors at the party.

Combination of 'under' and 'age'; literally means below the age.

underage drinking

The consumption of alcohol by persons below the legal drinking age.

underage marriage

Marriage involving individuals below the legal age of consent.

minor

A person who is not yet an adult.

age of consent

The age at which a person is considered legally competent to consent to sexual activities.

Kid

He's just a kid, too underage to go clubbing.

Juvi

Be careful with him, he's a juvi and can't hang out late.